AFN launches Mental Wellness Continuum Framework
On a day dedicated to a national dialogue on Mental Health, January 28 – Bell Let’s Talk Day – the Assembly of First Nations (AFN)…
January 2015
Fort McKay First Nation rep joins Wood Buffalo Environmental Governance Committee
Fort McMurray, Alberta – The Wood Buffalo Environmental Association (WBEA) is pleased to welcome Fort McKay First Nation representative, Ryan Abel, B.Sc., B.Ed., to its…
Under the Northern Sky: Freedom is fleeting
In my travels through Asia this past winter, I realize how lucky I am to be living in a first world country. Most of the…
Macleans: Welcome to Winnipeg – where Canada’s racism problem is at its worst
“Oh Goddd how long are aboriginal people going to use what happened as a crutch to suck more money out of Canadians?” Winnipeg teacher Brad…
Andrew Leach: Responsibilities of Chief and Council – Part 2
Based on research and experience, here are the five most important responsibilities of Chief and Council. Responsibility # 1: Set Concrete Goals An unfocused Council…
INDSPIRE celebrates outstanding Indigenous achievers in Calgary: February 27
Indspire, the largest non-governmental funder of Indigenous education, will be celebrating the extraordinary achievements of 14 outstanding Indigenous Canadians in Calgary next month and 4…
Featured Artist for January 2015: Andy Everson
The exquisite artwork that appears on the cover of the January 2015 edition of Alberta Native News is entitled Nimpkish Sunset by Northwest Coast artist…
Peace River School Division salutes Sagitawa Friendship Centre as a Friend of Education
Alberta’s Public School Boards hand out a number of special awards each year to individuals, organizations and institutions who are making a positive difference in…
Treaty 6 to host important education conference in Edmonton: January 29-30
The Fourth Annual Treaty 6 Educator’s Conference will take place in Edmonton’s Kingsway Avenue-based, Ramada Inn and Conference Centre on January 29-30; delegates will be…
Amiskwaciy Academy Winter Feast bids farewell to 2014
There’s always a good story somewhere out there to share and it won’t take long to find one if you walk through the doors of…